Fatal aircraft accident at Garoua Airport

4 fatalities • Garoua, Cameroon • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed during its initial climb following departure from Garoua Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft departed from Garoua Airport. During the early stages of the flight, while the plane was in its climbing phase, the aircraft experienced a loss of airspeed and entered a stall. This aerodynamic failure led to a subsequent crash near the departure site.

There were four fatalities recorded as a result of the impact, with no survivors among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

Preliminary details indicate that the accident occurred during the climb immediately following takeoff. The primary factor in the loss of control was an aerodynamic stall that occurred while the aircraft was gaining altitude.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the climbing phase after takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-02-03 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Garoua, Cameroon?

An aircraft crashed during its initial climb following departure from Garoua Airport, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-02-03 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-02-03 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration F-OAFI, operated by Air Cameroon, at Garoua, Cameroon.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the climbing phase after takeoff.

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